As MLS and Liga MX mull a new tournament like the SuperLiga of the mid-2000s, Taylor Twellman says the time is right for a new competition.

Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history.

Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino says he sees growth in football in the USA, and doesn't rule out one day managing in the MLS.

The Philadelphia Union have signed Mexico international Marco Fabian as its newest designated player, the club announced on Friday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Philly.com reported that it is a one-year contract with two years of club options. The club did not have to pay a transfer fee to Eintracht Frankfurt but will send the German side five percent of any fee should Fabian be sold in the future.

History was made in Germany when the magazine kicker chose Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting director Fredi Bobic as its Man of the Year in 2018. The famous magazine started the tradition back in 1990 but only players and coaches were elected, with the notable exception of Franz Beckenbauer, head of the 2006 World Cup organizing committee.

Never before were club officials given the honour, but the former international striker is highly respected for building the squad that won the German Cup last...